Gastroenterologist

About the Company Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital is part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, an organization committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our mission is to build a health system that serves all New Zealanders, ensuring everyone has access to quality healthcare. About the Role We are currently seeking a dedicated gastroenterologist to join our team in a permanent part-time or full-time capacity, working 64 to 80 hours per fortnight (0.8 to 1.0 FTE). In this role, you will engage in teaching, continuing medical education, and quality improvement initiatives. There is a strong focus on the ongoing development of services to meet the needs of our patients. About the Team/Service/Location Our busy gastroenterology service performs over 3,000 endoscopy procedures annually and handles approximately 2,000 outpatient appointments. The team consists of three gastroenterologists and a skilled nursing staff led by two registered nurses with extensive experience in gastroenterology outpatient care and endoscopy. We foster a collegial atmosphere with active collaboration among medical and surgical specialists. Our modern, state-of-the-art facility, Ruakopito, is located on the Hastings campus, where all our patient-based gastroenterology services are conveniently housed. This includes two procedure rooms, patient recovery areas, resource and administration spaces, clinic rooms, and meeting facilities. Living in Hawkes Bay offers an exceptional work-life balance, with beautiful beaches, outdoor adventures, quality schools, nearby mountains and skiing, outstanding food, stunning wineries, and vibrant cities. For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay, please visit our website. About You The ideal candidate will possess proven skills and experience in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. We request that you include a summary of your endoscopy experience with your application. While experience in performing ERCP and large EMR procedures is desirable, we also value a strong commitment to customer service, service development, and teamwork. Competence in te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori is essential, or a willingness to begin this journey and take ownership of your learning and growth is equally important. Experience with projects or initiatives that support the principles of Te Tiriti and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches in healthcare settings is also beneficial. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare to the people of New Zealand. We embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce, which enables us to better understand and serve our community. We encourage applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To review the position profile, please visit our website. To apply, click on the “apply now” button. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. Agency referrals should be sent to our SMO Recruitment Advisor, Caroline Kermode, via email at caroline.kermode@hbdhb.govt.nz. If you have any questions regarding the role, please reach out to Ariel Drori, Head of Department, at ariel.drori@hbdhb.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may begin the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.